Senior Network Engineer - Sarnova - Remote

Sarnova•Dublin, OH

20h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for effectively installing, configuring, operating, monitoring, and maintaining network infrastructure. This individual researches, recommends, and implements processes and tools to continuously improve the network infrastructure. This individual ensures that network systems and related procedures adhere to organizational values and standards. Individuals in this position are expected to support project efforts by performing technical analysis, design, build, test, and implementation tasks. This position works closely with network, systems, and security analysts, administrators, and engineers. This individual has primary technical responsibility for the following environments: Datacenter and branch firewalls, Datacenter core and branch access switches, Client and site-to-site VPN connectivity, Wireless access points, Data circuits. This role is designated as primarily remote. Reliable transportation is required, and the employee must be capable of responding onsite in the Dublin area within 1 hour for network emergencies. As the Senior Network Engineer, you play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our data network. Your responsibilities include provisioning, maintaining, and improving network infrastructure. Your expertise directly impacts the organization's ability to innovate and maintain operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline (Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, etc.) or equivalent experience
Six to eight+ years of experience implementing, configuring, and maintaining network switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
Advanced understanding of LAN/WAN principles and protocols to include dynamic routing (BGP/OSFP), policy-based routing, DNS, DHCP, IPSec, HSRP, and NAT
Experience designing and implementing network security controls
Highly attentive to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated individual who takes initiative and drives work forward with minimal direction
Reliable transportation is required, and the employee must be capable of responding onsite in the Dublin area within 1 hour for network emergencies

Nice To Haves

Palo Alto Networks certification (PCNSA, PCNSE, or Next-Generation Firewall Engineer) strongly preferred
Networking certification from Cisco, HPE (Aruba), or Juniper preferred
Azure Network Engineer Associate and/or Azure Security Engineer Associate preferred
Secondary expertise in one or more of the following is a plus: VMware (VVF/VCF), Windows Server, Microsoft 365, or Azure administration
Experience working in a PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and/or SOC 2 environment is a plus

Responsibilities

Recommend and follow technical standards for network device configuration
Create and update network diagrams and documentation
Proactively monitor network status/health and address issues as appropriate
Perform network upgrades and patches as necessary to include firmware and operating systems
Engage with vendors for license renewals and support cases
Use expertise to support other team members with network troubleshooting and issue resolution
Develop and maintain network security configurations
Ensure network security standards and practices are implemented and maintained within the infrastructure environment
Perform network segmentation testing
Troubleshoot network performance issues to include packet capture and analysis
Maintain and exercise a disaster recovery plan for network connectivity
Individual is expected to be generally available 24 x 7 x 365 in case of emergency
Additional job duties as assigned